HSGA Joliet 2005

Derrick Mau · Post by **Derrick Mau** » 1 Aug 2005 8:38 am

According to Wally Pfeifer, this years special guest will be Paul Kim, former steel guitarist of the Sons Of Hawaii.

Paul took over for a short time after the great David "Feet" Rogers had passed away.

Gerald Ross · Post by **Gerald Ross** » 1 Aug 2005 9:09 am

More info:

HSGA Joliet Convention 2005

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Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'

CEO, CIO, CFO - UkeTone Records
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
Board of Directors Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association

Don Kona Woods · Post by **Don Kona Woods** » 1 Aug 2005 8:22 pm

PAUL KIM, is an excellent steel guitarist with a great touch and a great Hawaiian falsetto voice.

It has been very difficult for HSGA to get Paul as a guest artist to come to Joliet because of Paul's scheduling problems. Now that it has happened you will not want to miss this great event coming to Joliet this year.

He knows the old Hawaiian songs, as well as the hapa haole songs. I guarantee when he starts to sing some of the old songs, YOU WILL GET CHICKEN SKIN. If you don't see me, and I will explain the problem, because I will be at the convention.

You will be hard pressed to come up with a song request that he does not know.

Additionally, Paul has been and is a regular performer at the Halekulani House Without A Key on the beach at Waikiki.

He has also performed with Auntie Genoa Keawe both as a steel guitarist and vocalist.

IN OTHER WORDS HE IS A TOP NOTCH PERFORMER.

CAN YOU HEAR ME OUT THERE?

Aloha,
Don

[This message was edited by Don Kona Woods on 01 August 2005 at 09:23 PM.]

Don Kona Woods · Post by **Don Kona Woods** » 3 Aug 2005 9:41 am

ALSO NOT TO BE MISSED AT THE CONVENTION IS:

RICK AIELLO'S NOW FAMOUS GUITAR COLLECTION.

WHAT MORE IS NEEDED TO GET SOME OF YOU TO THIS CONVENTION? PLEASE ANSWER AND WE WILL TRY TO ACCOMODATE YOU.

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 3 Aug 2005 10:18 am

Well, at least my new models ...

This bad boy just arrived yesterday ... to help me out ...

I do love to spend money ...

So what if my "break-even" date just got set back a few years

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Aiello's House of Gauss


My wife and I don't think alike. She donates money to the homeless and I donate money to the topless! ... R. Dangerfield

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 3 Aug 2005 12:29 pm

Grizzly, ah yes. Just in time for my special pattern for next season.

basilh · Post by **basilh** » 3 Aug 2005 6:00 pm

Rick.. Nice Machine !!

a piece of ¼" wooden doweling and some fine grinding paste and you could make some real fancy patterns on anything !!

Don Kona Woods · Post by **Don Kona Woods** » 4 Aug 2005 10:41 am

Concerning the HSGA conference.

This is going to be a great conference, but you do not want to run into a problem of not having a room. SO REGISTER NOW.

If you want to take advantage of the DISCOUNTED conference hotels rates --YOU MUST MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 and use the CONVENTION CODE: HSGA

You may call HOLIDAY INN ON LARKIN in JOLIET:

1-815-729-2000
or toll free 1-800-HOLIDAY

Aloha,
Don

Gerald Ross · Post by **Gerald Ross** » 4 Aug 2005 11:18 am

I need to correct you Don.

To get the HSGA discounted hotel rate you must call the Joliet Holiday Inn directly at this number: (815) 729-2000.

DO NOT call the 1-800 Holiday Inn general switchboard.

I agree with you Don... All conventioneers should stay at the Joliet Holiday Inn. That is where all the action takes place 20/7 (got to sleep sometime).

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Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'

CEO, CIO, CFO - UkeTone Records
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
Board of Directors Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association

[This message was edited by Gerald Ross on 04 August 2005 at 05:47 PM.]

Gerald Ross · Post by **Gerald Ross** » 4 Aug 2005 11:34 am

I just looked at my calendar and realized that HSGA Joliet is only 10 weeks from today. Better start practicing.

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Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'

CEO, CIO, CFO - UkeTone Records
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
Board of Directors Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association

Harry Dietrich · Post by **Harry Dietrich** » 4 Aug 2005 1:58 pm

I just made my reservation a couple of days ago, and they told me they only had 2 rooms left for us, and I got the one with the king sized bed.

Harry

Bill Creller · Post by **Bill Creller** » 4 Aug 2005 2:31 pm

Just in time Harry!!

Gerald, I thought we wouldn't have to practice until an hour before going on stage ?????

Harry Dietrich · Post by **Harry Dietrich** » 4 Aug 2005 2:54 pm

10-4 Bill.

If I had waited any longer, I would have had to sleep in Howard's room........in his bath tub.

Harry

Gerald Ross · Post by **Gerald Ross** » 4 Aug 2005 4:19 pm

Bill,

Typically I use the Chico Marx method of practicing which simply involves soaking your hands in warm water for 30 seconds before you get up on stage. Worked great for Chico, works great for me.

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Harry is pulling everyones leg. There are still rooms left at the HSGA rate.

Harry... the Holiday Inn will have an on-site Steakhouse (opening this month!).

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Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'

CEO, CIO, CFO - UkeTone Records
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
Board of Directors Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association

[This message was edited by Gerald Ross on 04 August 2005 at 05:45 PM.]

Don Kona Woods · Post by **Don Kona Woods** » 4 Aug 2005 7:47 pm

Gerald,

It is probably better to call the hotel directly but I have used the 800 number several times in recent years and have gotten the discounted rate by saying that I was a part of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Assn convention.

I did call the hotel directly this year.

If what you are saying is coming directly from the Holiday Inn then it would have been a recent change.

By the way the registration form includes both numbers.

Just trying to help.
Don

Harry Dietrich · Post by **Harry Dietrich** » 4 Aug 2005 8:09 pm

Gerald.......I'm not kidding. That's what the girl told me.

"Only 2 rooms left.......non-smoking, king size bed or double beds."

That's my story and I'm stickin to it.

Did you call and check???

Harry

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 5 Aug 2005 4:55 am

After seein' Harry's post ... I called immediately.

I got the king size room ... been drinkin' too much beer lately ...

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Aiello's House of Gauss


My wife and I don't think alike. She donates money to the homeless and I donate money to the topless! ... R. Dangerfield

Harry Dietrich · Post by **Harry Dietrich** » 5 Aug 2005 5:18 am

Rick

What did they tell you about the rooms??? Are there any left??

Harry

Gerald Ross · Post by **Gerald Ross** » 5 Aug 2005 5:30 am

Our man in Joliet, Wally Pfeifer is calling the Holiday Inn and getting the real story. I will post his findings.

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Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'

CEO, CIO, CFO - UkeTone Records
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
Board of Directors Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 5 Aug 2005 5:58 am

I didn't ask ...

But between your post and Gerald's ...

I just looked at my calendar and realized that HSGA Joliet is only 10 weeks from today. Better start practicing.

I had a serious panic attack ...

Practice ... ???

I'm sure it'll be just like last year ...

I won't finish these guitars till the day before I leave ...

I'll print up the wrong chord charts ...

And I'll have to scurry around Joliet to find some Myers's ...

I can't wait ...

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Aiello's House of Gauss


My wife and I don't think alike. She donates money to the homeless and I donate money to the topless! ... R. Dangerfield

Gerald Ross · Post by **Gerald Ross** » 5 Aug 2005 6:08 am

Wally Pfeifer just got off the phone with the Joliet Holiday Inn.

There are still many rooms left for the HSGA convention attendees at the reduced rate ($64.99 +13% tax for standard double room).

Make sure you call the Joliet Holiday Inn direct (815) 729-2000. When making a reservation say "Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association Convention" do not say "HSGA", it only confuses the people at the front desk.

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Rick, don't worry. I know of a "full service" beverage store 1/2 block from the Holiday Inn.

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Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'

CEO, CIO, CFO - UkeTone Records
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
Board of Directors Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association
[This message was edited by Gerald Ross on 05 August 2005 at 07:53 AM.]

Harry Dietrich · Post by **Harry Dietrich** » 5 Aug 2005 7:16 am

Thanks Gerald.

I guess I got the new girl on the desk. LOL!! She sounded confused.

Well anyhow, that's good news.

Harry

Rick Aiello · Post by **Rick Aiello** » 5 Aug 2005 8:55 am

Rick, don't worry. I know of a "full service" beverage store 1/2 block from the Holiday Inn.

I forgot ... I'm drivin' this time ...

I'll bring a gallon ...

Maybe some of that good ol' Shenandoah Valley "Shine" too 

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Aiello's House of Gauss


My wife and I don't think alike. She donates money to the homeless and I donate money to the topless! ... R. Dangerfield

Bill Creller · Post by **Bill Creller** » 5 Aug 2005 11:13 am

Rick, you didn't have too many beers, probably not near enough!!!
And thanks for helping Andy with his guitar wiring.
BILL

Oh Yeah, what are chord charts?
Gerald backs me up, so I get away without them!![This message was edited by Bill Creller on 05 August 2005 at 12:14 PM.]

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 5 Aug 2005 11:22 am

Maybe some of that good ol' Shenandoah Valley "Shine" too

Now I may have to come for that!